Adamawa Meat Dispute Turns Fatal as 21-Year-Old Neighbour Is Stabbed to Death
A disagreement over roasted meat has reportedly claimed the life of a 21-year-old man, Haggai Markus, following a fatal confrontation with his neighbour in Adamawa State.
The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the incident, identifying the suspect as Ibrahim Augustine, 28, who has been arrested in connection with the alleged killing.
Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroji disclosed on Thursday that the incident occurred around 8 pm on Wednesday, November 4, at Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North Local Government Area.
According to the police, the confrontation reportedly started after Markus and Augustine disagreed over roasted meat allegedly taken from a butcher’s table.
The disagreement subsequently escalated, with Augustine allegedly using a knife to stab Markus in the chest.
The victim’s father, identified as Markus Gabo, reported the incident to the police at approximately 8:45 pm.
Following the report, officers attached to the Mubi North Division visited the scene and discovered Markus lying dead in a pool of blood.
Police operatives recovered a knife suspected to have been used in the attack and arrested Augustine, who was subsequently taken into custody.
The victim’s remains were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a medical doctor confirmed his death.
Nguroji said photographs of the scene were taken, adding that the suspect and case diary would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
He further stated that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation was concluded.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Kabir Hassan, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured residents that justice would be pursued.
The police command also urged residents to resolve disagreements peacefully and report disputes to law enforcement authorities rather than resorting to violence.
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